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Identification Cards in Nevada

ID Cards in Nevada

If you don't have a driver's license, a Nevada identification card (ID) can be used as an alternative form of photo identification. You can use your NV ID card for a number of things, including voting, banking, traveling, and proving your age.

NV ID Card Eligibility Requirements

In Nevada, you can apply for an identification card if:

You're 10 years old or older.

You're a resident of Nevada.

If you are a tourist, you are not eligible for a Nevada ID card. If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you may be eligible depending on your immigration status.

If you are a resident of another state but live in Nevada for part of the year, you may be eligible for a NV seasonal resident ID. To be eligible for a seasonal resident ID card, you must:

Live in Nevada for at least 31 days consecutively every year.

Maintain temporary residence in NV.

Return to your state of jurisdiction or your usual residence at least once every year.

Be registered to vote, or pay income tax in a different state or jurisdiction.

Not conduct a trade, profession, occupation or paid employment in NV.

Apply for a Nevada ID Card

To apply for a NV ID card, you must visit a NV Department of Motor Vehicles office in person. You cannot apply online or by mail.

You will receive your new NV ID card in the mail within 10 business days.

NV Identification Card Fees

Your NV identification card will expire every 8 years or every on your birthday, from the date of issue. If you are a non-U.S. citizen, your ID will not be valid past your legal length of stay in the U.S.

Replacement ID cards will have the same expiration date as the card being replaced.

First-time and replacement NV ID cards:

Under 18 years old: $10.25.

10 thru 64 years old: $22.25.

65 years old or older: $8.25.

Renewals:

Under 18 years old: $10.25.

10 thru 64 years old: $22.25.

65 years old or older: $4.25.

Name change: $9.25.

Address change: $4.25.

Any transactions completed at a DMV kiosk will incur an additional $1 fee. If the transaction at a kiosk is a renewal the aditional fee is $3.

If you are homeless or have been recently released from prison, you can receive a free duplicate NV ID card. This is a one-time fee exemption only.

Renew Your Nevada ID Card

You can renew your NV ID card online, by mail, by fax, at a DMV kiosk, or in person at a NV DMV office.

Within 30 days of your Nevada ID card expiring, you will receive a renewal notice from the NV DMV. Your notice will state whether you can renew online or by mail, or if you must renew your NV ID card in person.

If you did not receive a renewal notice, call your local NV DMV or send them an email. If you are temporarily out of state, you can call the NV DMV at (775) 684-4560 or (877) 368-7828 (toll free).

Note: You must renew your NV ID card in person at least once every 8 years, unless you are an active-duty military member.

Your new NV identification card will arrive in the mail within 7 to 10 days.

Renew Online

The NV DMV will send you a renewal notice and access code if you are eligible to renew your NV ID card online.

You will need valid payment for your renewed ID card. See the “NV Identification Card Fees" section above for fees and payment options.

Your new NV ID card will have the same photo as your last card.

Renew by Mail or Fax

If you have received a renewal notice from the NV DMV, but cannot renew your NV ID online, you can renew it by mail or fax instead.

Complete the Renew By Mail Application form you received with your renewal notice, and follow the instructions to fax or mail it to the NV DMV.

Renew at a DMV Kiosk

If you have received a renewal notice and access code from the NV DMV, you can renew your NV ID card at a DMV kiosk. It will cost you an additional $3 fee to renew at a DMV kiosk, on top of the renewal fee. See the “NV Identification Card Fees" section above for fees and payment options.

Renew in Person

The Nevada DMV suggests you renew your NV ID card in person at a NV DMV office only if you:

Aren't eligible for an online or mail-in renewal.

Aren't renewing your ID card early.

Have multiple transactions to complete with the NV DMV.

Note: You must renew your NV ID card in person at least once every 8 years, unless you are an active-duty military member.

You will need to bring your existing Nevada identification card and payment for your new card. See the “NV Identification Card Fees" section above for fees and payment options.

Late NV ID Card Renewals

You can renew your expired NV ID card without penalty if it has been expired for 30 days or less. You can renew it by mail (if you meet all other eligibility requirements to renew by mail) or in person at a NV DMV office.

If your NV ID card has been expired for 31 days to 1 year, you can renew it by mail (if you meet all other eligibility requirements to renew by mail) or in person at a NV DMV office. You will be charged an additional $10 late fee on top your renewal fee. See the “NV Identification Card Fees" section above for fees and payment options.

You will need to bring a document proving your identity (e.g. U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent or temporary resident card). A full list of accepted documents can be found online.

Nevada Out-of-State ID Card Renewals

If you are a Nevada resident with an upcoming ID card renewal, but you are currently out of state, you can renew your NV ID card by mail as long as you meet all other eligibility requirements to renew by mail.

If your ID has been expired for 31 days to 1 year, you will be charged an additional $10 late fee on top of your renewal fee.

Replace Your Lost or Stolen NV ID Card

You can order a replacement ID if your NV ID card is lost, stolen, or damaged. Your new ID will have the same expiration date as the ID card you are replacing.

You can order a replacement online, at a DMV kiosk, or in person at a NV DMV office. You can only order a replacement by mail only if you are outside of Nevada.

Your replacement Nevada ID card will be mailed to you within 7 to 10 days of applying.